Managed Funds

Managed Futures Basics

January 28, 2018

Managed futures have variously been defined as an eclectic mix of investment strategies, a hedge fund category, and a separate asset class. People outside of the industry tend to see them as a risky investment. Regardless of perspective, managed futures exhibit unique properties that make these strategies an attractive investment vehicle.

Eckhardt and Dennis honored at Pinnacle Awards

Daniel P. Collins

June 21, 2016

CME Group & BarclayHedge announce its 2016 Managed Futures Pinnacle Awards.

AQR: New era, new leaders

Daniel P. Collins

June 15, 2016

For years folks in the managed futures space have looked for a way to expand into the broader investment universe. That day has arrived.

William Eckhardt: The man who launched 1,000 systems

Daniel P. Collins

February 28, 2011

In the loud, type A personality world of futures trading, Bill Eckhardt stands out from the crowd. If he were a football coach, he would be Bill Walsh, the quiet genius amid the screaming masses

Is it time to add managed futures to your holiday shopping list?

December 16, 2014

Managed Futures are on the up and up and might be something to consider adding to your holiday shopping list of potential investments for 2015.

Managed futures outperform in Q3

Daniel P. Collins

November 19, 2014

Critics might argue that performance over recent years reveals the least compelling aspects of managed futures, but the critics always seem to forget that upwards of 70% to 100% of investors’ allocations are already in traditional investments.